On Dangerous Ground(1951)
“In One Strange Night she met both LOVE... and MURDER!”
Overview
A big-city cop is reassigned to the country after his superiors find him too angry to be an effective policeman. While on his temporary assignment he assists in a manhunt of a suspected murderer.
Director
Nicholas Ray
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Cast
Ida Lupino
as Mary Malden
Robert Ryan
as Jim Wilson
Ward Bond
as Walter Brent
Charles Kemper
as Pop Daley
Anthony Ross
as Pete Santos
Ed Begley
as Capt. Brawley
Ian Wolfe
as Sheriff Carrey
Sumner Williams
as Danny Malden
Gus Schilling
as Lucky
Frank Ferguson
as Willows
Cleo Moore
as Myrna Bowers
Olive Carey
as Mrs. Brent
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1951
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch On Dangerous Ground?▼
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What is On Dangerous Ground about?▼
A big-city cop is reassigned to the country after his superiors find him too angry to be an effective policeman. While on his temporary assignment he assists in a manhunt of a suspected murderer.
Who directed On Dangerous Ground?▼
On Dangerous Ground was directed by Nicholas Ray and released in 1951. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is On Dangerous Ground?▼
On Dangerous Ground has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
Who stars in On Dangerous Ground?▼
The cast of On Dangerous Ground includes Ida Lupino as Mary Malden, Robert Ryan as Jim Wilson, Ward Bond as Walter Brent, Charles Kemper as Pop Daley, Anthony Ross as Pete Santos and more.
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